Search Results: keywords:"civil rights division"

  • S. 5384 — To abolish the Department of Education, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:1,434

    S. 5384 is a bill that aims to abolish the Department of Education in the United States within 180 days of its enactment. It proposes to transfer certain education-related programs to other federal departments, such as moving the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to the Department...

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    S. 5384 is a bill that wants to close the Department of Education, giving its big jobs to other parts of the government and letting states get money in a block to help with schools. This bill also wants to make sure everyone's rights are still protected by having the government check that everything is fair.

  • H. R. 8509 — To reform pattern or practice investigations conducted by the Department of Justice, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:2,384

    H.R. 8509 aims to reform how the Department of Justice investigates patterns of discrimination and unethical behavior in law enforcement. The bill proposes changes to procedures for civil consent decrees and encourages community oversight to ensure transparency and...

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    H.R. 8509 is a plan to help make sure that police officers are being fair and treating everyone the same by looking into how they act and making changes if needed, with extra money and help for places that want to do this too.